Clinical Research Status of Keloid

Abstract

Keloid is a special pathological scar, which is very difficult to cure clinically. It has the characteristics of treatment resistance and high recurrence after treatment. At present, its pathogenesis is mainly focused on two theories, “inflammation theory” and “tumor theory”. The pathogenesis and diagnosis and treatment of keloid is a hot topic in plastic surgery. This characteristic is manifested in the specificity of race, gender, age, heredity, location, inducement and so on. There are also various treatment schemes, each with its advantages and disadvantages. This paper mainly reviews the research progress of the pathogenesis, characteristics and treatment of keloid.